Purple, Green and Gold: The Colors of Mardi Gras One of the things that brings Mardi Gras to life are the colors associated with the celebration – purple, green and gold. It is thought that these colors were introduced by the Krewe of Rex in 1872. But it wasn’t until 20 years later that the…
Free, Family Friendly, Community Event! Join the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus for the Mardi Gras Parade! Details: 5:30: Parade line up at Victoria Bar (4835 N Albina Ave Portland, OR 97217) 6:00 kids costume contest – begin gathering at Luke’s Frame Shop (4703 N. ALBINA AVE http://www.lukesframeshop.com/) 6:00 Costume contest begins – aim to end…
The Krewe’s charitable wing, “The Goode Werks Krewe” raises funds for non-profits in Oregon and Louisiana with similar missions. This year donations will be split between the Crag Law Center in Portland (http://crag.org/) that provides free/low cost legal aid for environmental organizations, and Louisiana Environmental Action Network (https://leanweb.org/) providing education, empowerment, advocacy, and support for…
Tickets are available now at TicketTomato.com! Thanks to our great attendees we’ve been selling out for the past two years – so don’t hesitate to get your tickets soon! 8th Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball presented by the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus Saturday February 10th, 2018 at the Tiffany Center Emerald Ballroom 1410 SW Morrison…
Save the date! The 2018 Mardi Gras Ball is February 10th, 2018 at the Tiffany Center Emerald Ballroom – same location as last year. The Mardi Gras Day parade is scheduled for February 13th – Mardi Gras Day!
We’re in the Louisiana Pavillion near the Front Porch Stage during the entire festival! The 2018 Ball is February 10th, 2018 at the Tiffany Center Emerald Ballroom. The 2018 Mardi Gras Day Parade is February 13th, 2018. If you have any questions about Mysti Krew of Nimbus, drop us an email at portlandmardigras@gmail.com If you’re…
Yes! we’ll be marching in the Pride Parade on June 18th in downtown Portland! We’re entry #149. We had a teriffic time at the 2017 Starlight Parade on June 3rd. Check out the pics!
Starlight! We are parading all over downtown Portland this June! Starting with the annual Starlight Parade on Saturday June 3rd If you can’t make it downtown you can watch live on TV! Our Awards: 2013: Best Community Division 1 – Mysti Krewe of Nimbus 2014: Portlandia Award 2015: 2nd in Community Division 2016: 2nd in…
The Krewe is back this year for the 2017 OHS Doggie Dash! We are taking part in the Oregon Humane Society’s Doggie Dash on May 13, and need your help. OHS rescues pets that are neglected and abused, sometimes with serious medical issues. They heal them and then find them homes with loving families. But…
Katch the Krewe bright and early Wednesday morning February 15th for spots on local early morning programs! First: from 5:30am until 6:30am or so, we’ll be on KATU Channel 2’s morning show with Wesleigh Ogle We now have the clips on our YouTube channel Tune in!